Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Review

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The Cyber-shot WX220 was presented by Sony in February 2014. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera.
Brand	Sony
Category	Superzoom
Date	02/2014

Sensor Properties
In additional Cyber-shot WX220 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″). Also Cyber-shot WX220’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 18 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size. The Sony does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality.
Format	Compact
Sensor area	6.17 x 4.55mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″)
Type	CMOS
Resolution (physical)	21.00 megapixel
Resolution (effective)	18.20 megapixel
Pixel size	1.87 µm²
Sensor cleaning
RAW support
Continuous	10 frames/second

Lens
Interchangeable
Focal length (min)	25mm
Focal length (max)	250mm
Aperture (max)	3.3
Aperture (min)	5.9
Viewfinder Properties
The Cyber-shot WX220 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight.

Shutter
The Cyber-shot WX220’s shutter speed varies from 1/1600s to 1s. The highest shutter speed of the Sony is just 1/1600s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions.
Max. shutter speed	1/1600s
Min. shutter speed	1s
Sensitivity Properties
The Cyber-shot WX220’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range.
Automatic
Min. sensitivity	100 ISO
Max. sensitivity	12800 ISO
Exposure Modes
The Cyber-shot WX220 supports all general exposure modes. The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.
Multi
Center weight
Partial
Spot
Auto Focus Properties
The Cyber-shot WX220’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light). The Sony doesn’t support manual focussing. That can be an issue if the auto focus has problems with your subject or lighting.
Type	Contrast Detection
AF points	1
Manual focusing

Flash Specs
The Cyber-shot WX220 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 4m (12 ft.). That’s on the low end and will only work for very close subjects. A hotshoe is missing from the Sony.
Built-in
Range	3.70m (12 ft.)
Hot shoe
Display Specs
The Cyber-shot WX220 features a monitor with a diagonal of 67.00mm (2.6 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.46 megapixel. That rather low resolution is no longer state of the art and will make it difficult to evaluate images on the display. Unfortunately, the Cyber-shot WX220’s monitor is not articulated. That can make it tricky to frame your subject in some situations, e.g. when taking selfies. The Cyber-shot WX220 does not feature a touch screen. Display characteristics at a glance:
Type	LCD
Size	67.00mm (diagonal) (2.6 in.)
Resolution	0.46 megapixel
Articulated
Touch screen
Video Specs
Cyber-shot WX220 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Sony Cyber-shot WX220 Video parameters:
Max. resolution	1920 x 1080 pixel
…with frame rates	25 frames/second 50 frames/second
External microphone
Connectivity & Wireless Specs
The Cyber-shot WX220 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Sony supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters:
WiFi
Bluetooth
NFC
Remote (wired)
Remote (infrared)
Apps
HDMI (standard)
HDMI (mini)
HDMI (micro)
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB Micro
USB Mini
USB-C
Custom

Memory
The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too. Memory cards characteristics:
Slots	1
Memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Micro
Battery
The Sony Cyber-shot WX220 works with a NP-BN LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 210 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the Cyber-shot WX220. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The Cyber-shot WX220’s battery battery parameters:
Type	NP-BN LiIon
Removable
In-camera charging
Battery life	210 photos
Size
The Sony Cyber-shot WX220’s dimensions are 92.3 x 52.4 x 21.6mm³. (3.6″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 121 grams (3.9 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the Cyber-shot WX220:


Dimensions Comparison
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The Cyber-shot WX220 is not much bigger: